Free Summer Movies in New York City

Nothing says summer like a great summer movie, and the city has plenty for FREE. There are so many free movies, you could see one almost every day and not pay a dime! So grab a blanket, a bag of popcorn and a friend to snuggle up for some great outdoor movies.

HBO Bryant Park Summer Film Festival:

June 22 through August 24, Monday Nights

The gravel area around the park opens at 4pm and the lawn opens at 5pm and the movie starts between 8pm and 9pm. The 2015 lineup will be announced in mid-May.

There’s a free movie every night at Rumsey Playfield. Gates open at 6pm and a guest DJ spins at 6:30 until the movie starts. starts. This year’s theme is “Scenes from our City” and features movies in which NYC plays a big role.

These are movie viewings sponsored by Syfy, but they are not necessarily SciFi movies. Lawn opens at 6pm with music and movies starting at Sunset. This year's movies include the classic High Noon and the campy Sharknado 2! The lawn gets very crowded, so get there early!

July 8 through August 12, Wednesday evenings in the park at Bedford and 12th.

True to Williamsburg form, these are more adult, hipster films. 2015 features movies like Dazed and Confused and Clueless.You can stop by the Summerscreen website to vote for the final show, which takes place on August 13th. Doors open at 6pm with food vendors and live music. The films start at sundown.

Remember, for all of these free movies, GET THERE EARLY! If you’re not there when the lawns open, you might find it hard to get a good spot. Bring some snacks, good friends, and enjoy just hanging out.